Infrahyoid Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
Sternothyroid
A
Origin: manubrium
Insertion: thyroid cartilage
Action: depress hyoid and larynx
Innervation: C2-C3 ventral ramiy
2
Q
Thyrohyoid
A
Origin: thyroid cartilage
Insertion: hyoid bone
Action: depress hyoid and elevate larynx
Innervation: C1 ventral rami
3
Q
Omohyoid
A
Origin: superior border of scapula
Insertion: hyoid bone
Action: depress and retract hyoid
Innervation: C1-C3 ventral rami
4
Q
Sternohyoid
A
Origin: Manubrium
Insertion: Hyoid bone
Action: depress hyoid
Innervation: C1-C3 ventral rami